Tote bag with punch needle embroidery

1   Cut out the templates.

2   Turn the tote bag inside out.

3   Use the stencils to create a pattern you like.

4   Now attach the embroidery frame. Guide the small piece into the bag and place the large piece with the buckle down over the outside of the bag. It is important that the fabric is pulled tight.

5   Now thread the needle. Thread the needle through the tip and all the way to the top of the needle. Now thread the yarn through the loop of the needle threader and pull the yarn all the way down through the needle.

6   Then, insert the needle threader through the small hole in the tip of the needle and thread the yarn through the loop of the needle threader. Now pull the yarn through the tip of the needle. The needle is now threaded. Set the needle length to 5 (the longer the needle, the larger the loops).

7   You can now start to punch needle. Punch needle with a stitch length of approx. 2–3 mm. The needle should be pushed almost all the way in each time. Start along the edge of the individual pattern and work towards the centre.

8   When all the patterns are filled with yarn, cut off the yarn ends.

9   Now stick down the back side by applying a generous amount of glue with a brush. Let the glue dry.

10   Turn the tote bag right side out. If a loop has become too long, simply cut it and the tote bag is now ready for use.

Template   Print the template here.